SOUTH BEND, Ind.—The Emporium Restaurant did not join the long list of restaurants that reopened to dine-in customers on Monday.

In a post to its Facebook page, the restaurant announced that it would remain closed for the foreseeable future, saying:

Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to close the Emporium Restaurant for the foreseeable future. We are profoundly grateful for the dedication of our staff and thank the South Bend community for its patronage over the years.

The restaurant on S. Niles Avenue in the city’s East Bank area has been open for nearly 40 years.